Featured / AI Engineering
AIJune 18, 20267 min
What separates an AI demo from a production feature
A practical checklist for evaluation, grounding, fallbacks, cost controls and the work that makes AI dependable.
Field notes
Notes from inside the build.
Practical thinking on product decisions, dependable AI and the engineering habits that move software into production.
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Product Strategy02
How to scope an MVP without building a toy
Cutting scope should reduce surface area, not erase the one outcome that makes a product valuable.
Delivery03
Why weekly demos change the quality of software delivery
Working software creates sharper conversations than status reports and catches misunderstandings early.
Leadership04
When a fractional CTO is the right hire
The signals that you need technical leadership now, but are not ready for a full-time executive.
Product Decisions05
Mobile app or responsive web: deciding with evidence
A framework based on user context, hardware access, retention, distribution and operating cost.
Engineering06
Technical debt is a product decision
Not all debt is dangerous. Know what you borrowed, why, and what will make repayment necessary.
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